“Throughout his career Michael Fassbender has brought to life riveting performances on the screen in films such as ‘Hunger,’ ‘Shame,’ ’12 Years a Slave,’ ‘Inglorious Basterds’ and ‘Prometheus,'” said Festival chairman Harold Matzner. “In his latest film, ‘Steve Jobs,’ Fassbender delivers another stunning performance of subtlety and power, presenting the Apple co-founder as both a witty and engaging person and a conflicted Machiavellian. For his masterful performance in this film, we are honored to present Michael Fassbender with the 2016 International Star Award, Actor.”

Fassbender, a 2014 Oscar nominee, made his big-screen debut in Zack Snyder‘s “300.” Other film credits include “X-Men: First Class,” “X-Men: Days of Future Past,” “Prometheus,” “12 Years a Slave,” “Inglorious Basters,” “Jane Eyre” and most recently, “Macbeth.”

He will star in the upcoming films “X-Men: Apocalypse” and “Assassin’s Creed.”

Ronan will receive the International Star Award for an actress at the same festival Gala, which will be hosted by Mary Hart on Jan. 2 at the Palm Springs Convention Center. The Festival runs Jan. 1 to Jan. 11.